Colossians 4:13

Bible in Basic English (1941)

For I give witness of him that he has undergone much trouble for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.

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Referenced Verses

  • Col 2:1 : 1 For it is my desire to give you news of the great fight I am making for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not seen my face in the flesh;
  • Col 4:15-16 : 15 Give my love to the brothers in Laodicea and to Nymphas and the church in their house. 16 And when this letter has been made public among you, let the same be done in the church of Laodicea; and see that you have the letter from Laodicea.
  • Rev 1:11 : 11 Saying, What you see, put in a book, and send it to the seven churches; to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamos and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.
  • Rev 3:14-18 : 14 And to the angel of the church in Laodicea say: These things says the true and certain witness, the head of God's new order: 15 I have knowledge of your works, that you are not cold or warm: it would be better if you were cold or warm. 16 So because you are not one thing or the other, I will have no more to do with you. 17 For you say, I have wealth, and have got together goods and land, and have need of nothing; and you are not conscious of your sad and unhappy condition, that you are poor and blind and without clothing. 18 If you are wise you will get from me gold tested by fire, so that you may have true wealth; and white robes to put on, so that your shame may not be seen; and oil for your eyes, so that you may see.
  • Rom 10:2 : 2 For I give witness of them that they have a strong desire for God, but not with knowledge.
  • 2 Cor 8:3 : 3 For I give them witness, that as they were able, and even more than they were able, they gave from the impulse of their hearts,

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  • Col 2:1-2
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    1 For it is my desire to give you news of the great fight I am making for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not seen my face in the flesh;

    2 So that their hearts may be comforted, and that being joined together in love, they may come to the full wealth of the certain knowledge of the secret of God, even Christ,

  • Col 4:14-17
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    14 Luke, our well-loved medical friend, and Demas, send you their love.

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  • Phlm 1:21-24
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    21 Being certain that you will do my desire, I am writing to you, in the knowledge that you will do even more than I say.

    22 And make a room ready for me; for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be given to you.

    23 Epaphras, my brother-prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you his love;

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  • Phil 1:7-8
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    7 So it is right for me to take thought for you all in this way, because I have you in my heart; for in my chains, and in my arguments before the judges in support of the good news, making clear that it is true, you all have your part with me in grace.

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    7 As it was given to you by Epaphras, our well-loved helper, who is a true servant of Christ for us,

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    3 We give praise to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, making prayer for you at all times,

    4 After hearing of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have for all the saints,

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    9 For God is my witness, whose servant I am in spirit in the good news of his Son, that you are at all times in my memory and in my prayers,

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    9 And with him I have sent Onesimus, the true and well-loved brother, who is one of you. They will give you word of everything which is taking place here.

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  • Eph 1:15
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    15 For this cause I, having had news of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and which you make clear to all the saints,

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    30 Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, putting his life in danger to make your care for me complete.

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    30 Fighting the same fight which you saw in me, and now have word of in me.

  • Phil 2:25-26
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    4 I give praise to God at all times and make prayer for you,

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    13 So that it became clear through all the Praetorium, and to all the rest, that I was a prisoner on account of Christ;

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    4 And in all my prayers for you all, making my request with joy,

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